Around Tennessee, 1820-1920

Curated by Associate Curator Stanton Thomas
Including rare textiles, fine regional furniture, evocative paintings, and early silver from Memphis makers, Around Tennessee showcases works made in the state and surrounding regions. In particular, the exhibition features several examples of Tennessee furniture, including the rare Wilson County Sugar Sideboard recently given to the Brooks by the Decorative Arts Trust. Likewise, it offers visitors a chance to see works from the Wolfe Bequest, which brought an extraordinary group of early Mississippi quilts into the collection. Around Tennessee also includes a selection of Carl Gutherz’s immensely popular paintings as well as examples of Nonconnah pottery.

Date : Saturday, July 5,2008 through Sunday, September 7, 2008